Sustainability

What is sustainability?

• Ability to meet present needs by prioritizing economic growth over environmental conservation.

• Ability to meet present needs by depleting all available resources.

• Ability to meet present needs without considering future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

• Ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

Why is sustainability important?

• Sustainability is important to maximize profits for businesses.

• Sustainability is important to promote economic growth.

• Sustainability is important to prioritize short-term gains over long-term consequences.

• Sustainability is important to ensure the long-term viability of our planet and its resources for future generations.

Name one way you can reduce waste at home.

• Throwing everything in the trash

• Using disposable products

• Composting

• Recycling

What are renewable energy sources?

• Sources of energy that can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used.

• Sources of energy that are harmful to the environment.

• Sources of energy that are limited and cannot be replenished.

• Sources of energy that are only available in certain regions.

How can we conserve water?

• By fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, taking shorter showers, watering plants in the early morning or late evening, and collecting rainwater for outdoor use.

• By watering plants during the hottest part of the day

• By taking longer showers

• By leaving the faucet running all day

What is the purpose of recycling?

• To increase waste, deplete resources, and harm the environment.

• To reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect the environment.

• To ignore waste, waste resources, and damage the environment.

• To promote waste, waste resources, and pollute the environment.

What are some examples of sustainable transportation?

• Driving alone, flying, using non-electric vehicles

• Walking, cycling, public transportation, electric vehicles, carpooling

How can we reduce our carbon footprint?

• By encouraging excessive consumption

• By adopting sustainable practices such as using renewable energy sources, conserving energy, reducing waste, promoting sustainable transportation, and supporting eco-friendly initiatives.

• By increasing our use of fossil fuels

• By promoting deforestation

What is the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle'?

• Concept promoting waste reduction and resource conservation.

• Concept promoting waste accumulation and resource wastage.

• Concept promoting waste disposal and resource exploitation.

• Concept promoting waste generation and resource depletion.

Name one way you can help protect the environment.

• Use energy-efficient appliances.

• Recycle paper and plastic waste.

• Plant trees and create green spaces.

• Reduce the use of single-use plastics.